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Wilson Pro Staff Tour 90 Review

I had never tried the first edition of the pro staff 90 before, so it was high time for Wilson Pro Staff Tour 90 Review.

The Wilson Pro Staff Tour 90 is pretty much synonymous with Roger Federer. This was likely the racquet he used until 2013 when he switched to the Pro Staff RF97 Autograph . He used it under various paint jobs: nCode, the k-Factor, the BLX, and the Amplifeel. I have tried all the retail versions, but this is the first time I play with the Wilson Pro Staff Tour 90 and for me, this is the best one. Perhaps because it’s the closest one in feel to the legendary Wilson Pro Staff 85 .  So it was a lot of fun to do this Wilson Pro Staff Tour 90 Review.

The Wilson Pro Staff Tour 90 was the racquet/paint that Federer used when he won his first Wimbledon title in 2003 and I think he stayed with that mold. But let’s go through, briefly, how the different models of the Pro Staff Tour 90 played. I am also keen to hear which one was your favorite.

The Pro Staff Tour 90 – A legend in tennis racquets

The nCode was a bit more muted in feel and lighter to swing, the k-Factor was heavy and stiff but offered a good amount of power, the BLX was again a bit lighter and muted and the Amplifeel version that Federer won the 2012 Wimbledon title with was again rawer, but with a lower swing weight and the most user-friendly version.

I haven’t hit the Pro Staff 90 in a few years and I was keen to take this one on court. I bought it used and it was strung with a synthetic string that had likely been in the racquet for years. I had no time to restring it before my first session, but I actually preferred it with the synthetic gut over the multifilament/poly hybrid I installed after this session.

The Pro Staff Tour 90 has a razor-thin 17 mm beam, perimeter weighting system at 3 and 9, a braided graphite and kevlar construction for stiffness and stability. Mine was grip 2, so I added a half-size shrink sleeve to get the size up to 2.5. At first, I tried adding a full size to get it to three, but then the racquet came in at 367 grams and that is a bit much so I removed it and put on a half-size. I strung it up with Mayami Tour Hex 1.23 in the mains at 53 lbs or 24 kg and Tecnifibre Triax 1.38 in the crosses at 25 kg or 55 lbs.

I played nice, but I liked the pocketing and feel better with the synthetic gut and I would have preferred a full bed of Triax. This is not a knock the Mayami Tour Hex string, which is one of the best polys for my game right now with excellent tension maintenance.

My strung specs were: 360g, 31.4 cm balance, and 337 swing weight. Yes, not for the faint of heart. Below are the specs from prostocktennis.com

How does it play?

This racquet is a dream to hit with, but it won’t forgive your sloppy footwork or lazy preparation. If you bring your A-game, the racquet delivers in spades. It’s the best Tour 90 I’ve hit with and if you want the feel of the Pro Staff 85 in a slightly bigger head size, I think this is the one. So as long as you hit the sweet spot, you’re gold with this frame. It almost made me want to call Roger up and say: Why did you ever switch? But then I remembered I don’t have his number.

When you’re hitting your forehand well you can create really impressive angles with this frame. And it rewards you with great control, but some pop too. On my weaker backhand wing, I struggled a bit more to find the sweet spot. Despite Roger being a true tennis black belt, I could see why he would struggle against Rafa with this head size. Shanking is very likely when you get high balls on your weaker wing. But if you move around and protect your backhand, it provides surprising maneuverability.

I miss the mids. You can still play great tennis with them. Sometimes I would love it if they restricted head size to 90 sq inches to make tennis a bit more difficult for the pros. It would definitely create some entertainment in my mind. I have played the IG Prestige Mid and the Pro Staff Tour 90 side by side and they’re both great in different ways. The Prestige is more controlled, softer in feel, while the Tour 90 is more powerful and raw.

I could take this into a tournament just for the fun of it. It would look like a brilliant idea on a good day and a ridiculous idea on a bad day. It shines a mirror on your tennis game. If you’re Roger, you can win 16 slams, if you’re a happy tennis nerd, you can just appreciate the beauty of a real tool on the court.

Which Pro Staff 90 is your favorite?

Jonas Eriksson

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Great review Jonas. I have all the Pro Staff 90 and I agree the 1st version is the best one. I’d probably rate PS90tour > K90 > BLXPS90 (2012) > N90 > BLX90. btw since Wilson just launch v13 RF97, any chance you can compare all the RF97 from v10 to v13?

Aren’t the “versions” of the Pro Staff 97 RF Autograph just updates in paint job?

Speaking of paint jobs, but semi off topic, what’s the deal with the reissued Six.One 95 in a shiny all black paint job (infinitely better than the white/red!). The so called ‘Pro Labs’ racquets were supposedly launched sept. 28 yet no tennis shop sells them yet. Furthermore on the Wilson US website the price is $249 and in Europe (DE/UK) wbsite the price is €290 !! What’s up with that Wilson?

I have had the pleasure to play for most of my tennis time. I have 3 of them. Not because I needed 3 in my bag but because I liked to keep one at my parents place to play when going home. Sadly my back is causing me too much trouble (I am only 35 :/ ) so I will say goodbye to two of them. How much would you value them ?

Hi John, do u still have the Wilson Hyper Pro Staff Tour 90?

Used to play with the blx 90 and switched to the rf97. While serves and backhand has more pop, I really miss the fh angles that the 90 could produce. Is there a racket out there now that plays closest to the Wilson 90s but a touch more forgiving?

Hey, John. Let me know when if you still have the Tour 90’s. I’ll be happy to buy them. You can email me anytime at [email protected] . Thanks.

After watching your review I just bought a mint Hyper Pro Staff Tour 90 and I can say without questions, this is the most connected I’ve ever felt to a racket. The balance is perfect and it really doesn’t feel heavy. It is surgical at the net and you’re right, you can get some crazy angles even from the baseline. Definitely punishes you if you aren’t setting up early and tracking the ball well, but the feel and pocketing makes it worth it. Didn’t expect to love this frame this much, but so glad I purchased one.

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Wilson Pro Staff 90 Review

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Features & Specifications

• Smaller head for improved control
• Weights at 3 and 9 o’ clock for stability (what Pro Staff racquets are known for)
• Amplifeel Technology in the handle to filter out harsh vibrations
• The ultimate racquet for feel and control
• Use of Basalt fiber (BLX) technology for improved feel and frame feedback
• Precision and Control

With the smaller head size (90 sq.in), a strung weight of over 12 ounces, and the head light frame (8 points head light), this racquet provides more control and precision than most other racquets. Stressing “old school” design with added technology for modern all-court game, you’ll be better able to place your shots exactly where you’d like, which can give you the upper hand in a point. What else can you expect from a successor of the Pro Staff 6.0?

• Feel Central

Pro Staff technology is the signature addition of weights in the 3 and 9 o’ clock positions of the frame which creates a head light balance, ultimately increasing the torsional stability of the racquet.

The second is BLX technology , which is a special material that is added to the racquet. The BL stands for Basalt which is a natural volcanic rock that is used to produce fibers with lots of vibration resistance. BLX tech helps to improve the feel of the racquet as well as enforcing frame feedback.

Last but not least is the Amplifeel technology , which is added to the handle of the racquet for a cleaner and enhanced feel, while also providing a customized handle system that maximizes comfort. Amplifeel helps to eliminate vibrations from the handle that can mess with your game.

Combined with the graphite and Kevlar composition and a thin beam width (17.5 mm), this creates a stiff and heavy racquet that feels amazing for well-struck shots. This includes the majority of shots such as volleys, slices, groundstrokes, and serves. It’s pretty apparent that the Wilson Pro Staff 90 was designed for performance players who want to control all aspects of their shots without sacrificing on feel.

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• Reduced Power

Since all the factors of this racquet was designed for maximum control, precision, stability, and feel, the only department it lacks in is power. When players think of racquets with power, they are probably not imagining a 90 sq.in racquet head that weighs more than 12 ounces. And although it’s not the worse racquet when it comes to power, it does mean it might take some getting used to. Playing with this racquet, most of the power will be generated by you, which ultimately makes you a better player in the long run. There is also a smaller sweet spot because of the reduced head size, but that won’t be a huge concern if your hits land in center field every time. So case in point, you won’t be able to rely on your racquet to generate power for you. You’ll be able to hit balls as hard as you want and you are in control of where the ball flies.

With the loss of power and smaller sweet spot, we recommend the Wilson Pro Staff 90 for advanced players with big and fast swings. If you are able to generate lots of power in your shots, you’ll be rewarded with great control, amazing feel, and lots of versatility with this racquet.

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Wilson nCode Six.One Tour 90

Roger Federer's racquet of choice, the nSix-One Tour replaces the Pro Staff Tour 90 as Wilson's flagship player's racquet. The nSix-One Tour is designed to offer greater frame strength, more stability and more power. A good alround racquet, the nSix-One Tour will reward those skilled enough to swing it with accuracy and good weight of shot. We found the racquet to play very stable, even when in use against hard-hitting opponents. 

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Wilson nSix-One Tour 90 Review

The racquet that won Wimbledon, the Wilson nSix-One Tour 90, became world famous almost immediately after its launch.

While we first witnessed professional players such as Roger Federer using the nCoded racquets at the French Open , it was at Wimbledon where Wilson's latest flagship player's racquet was thrust into the limelight. As Federer skillfully wielded his nSix-One Tour 90 to dispatch all-comers and defend his Wimbledon title, we got a good look at the latest offering from Wilson to take the racquet world by storm.

Federer's racquet of choice, the nSix-One Tour 90, retains much of the same design as the Pro Staff Tour 90 that it replaces. The same 17mm straight box-beam design, headsize, leather grip, and 9 points head light balance are retained. Gone is the predominantly black look and textured paint around the upper hoop. Instead, the nSix-One Tour 90 features the bright red and white used throughout the nCode line. More importantly, it is under the paint where the most significant modification occurs. The nSix-One Tour 90's main technological feature is Wilson's nCode construction process.

The nCode construction process adds material to the frame at the nano level. According to Wilson, in an nCoded racquet, nano-sized silicone crystals permeate the voids between the carbon fibers. Wilson claims that their exclusive nano technology creates racquets that are two times stronger, two times more stable and up to 22% more powerful than ordinary racquets.

To see if the nCode technology could meet our tennis needs, we hit the courts with the nSix-One Tour 90 for a three-week playtest. Read on to find out if our playtesters were able to unlock their potential.

Before hitting the courts we strung the nSix-One Tour 90 with Wilson NXT 17 string at 57lbs (2 lbs above mid recommended tension).

Groundstrokes

For the most part, our team found the nSix-One Tour 90 to be a demanding racquet during baseline play. Perhaps finding the best match for his game was Josh . "I enjoyed hitting with this racquet. If nothing else, the challenge of playing with the nSix-One Tour 90 was appealing. Initially I had a tough time hitting deep with the racquet, but I had the same experience the first time I took the Pro Staff Tour 90 out. My backhands and forehands were very controlled, despite the occasional framer, and I could swing away without fear of hitting long. However, I had a hard time getting past the weight of the racquet. I found myself thinking more about the racquet and hitting the perfect ball rather than just hitting. Even when I was in a groove I had to work with every stroke. The playtest gave me a greater appreciation of Roger Federer's talent."

Chris also gained a greater appreciation of the talents of Roger Federer when hitting with the nSix-One Tour 90. "It became blatantly obvious from the first swing with this racquet that I do not have Roger Federer's game. I really struggled from the baseline with the nSix-One Tour 90. For some reason, I was just unable to generate racquet head speed. It couldn't have been due to the weight, as my Yonex RDX 500 Mid is weighted at a similar 12.5 ounces and I used to use a 13 ounce HEAD Prestige 600. It also couldn't be due to the balance, as the nSix-One Tour 90 is 9 points head light. However, when trying to swing this racquet I felt like I'd missed my morning Wheaties. When hitting my forehand, it felt like I had left the racquet cover on. Hitting a flatter stroke seemed to work better. I had much more success getting the racquet going forwards in a straight line, rather than trying to brush up the back of the ball. To make things even more of a challenge, the sweetspot felt pretty small. Catching the ball even slightly off-center produced little of anything except a harsh feel. The redeeming quality hitting from the baseline with this racquet was that it felt nice on slice shots. There's enough weight and heaps of mass to punch slice backhands and forehands deep to the corners. Sliced approach shots also felt solid, and I felt like I was getting a lot of control when pushing forward towards the net."

Wendi was pleasantly surprised by how well she played with the nSix-One Tour 90. "At first, I wasn't too excited about this racquet. With its small headsize and heavy weight, I knew it would be a hard match for me. To my surprise, it wasn't as bad as I thought, but it was definitely a tough racquet for my skill level. It had impressive power, considering it is only 90 square inches. I had trouble hitting the sweetspot consistently; one shot was beautiful, hit right in the center, followed by a frame shot. I also thought it was a little heavy and stiff for my liking, and maneuverability was a little limited. I'm learning my slice and I really had trouble getting any kind of results. Off-center and frame shots don't make the best slices."

Granville would have also liked some more maneuverability with the nSix-One Tour 90. "I struggled with this racquet, and it bothers me. I can't quite put my finger on it - it feels sluggish, as if balanced head-heavy (but it's not). Perhaps at this weight I need something 12-14 points head-light. So, the biggest drawback for me was the lack of maneuverability on groundies. Furthermore, I didn't have the 'feel' I've become accustomed to after so many years with the 6.0 85 and the 6.1 95. Given that the balance was not to my liking, I struggled to get any pace on my forehand and backhand. If not in my absolute best physical condition, I do not see myself playing with this racquet."

Casey found a lack of power with the nSix-One Tour 90 from the baseline. "This is a difficult racquet to play with. For the first 5 minutes I didn't mind it much. I had a lot of control, and it seemed to slice the ball well. However, once I tried hitting all out, I felt like I was driving a VW Bus up a 45% grade. I had no juice, and I was being pushed around the court. When I contacted the ball clean on the dime-size sweetspot I could generate a decent amount of pop, but anywhere shy of that dime I could kiss the point goodbye. I was unable to play off my back foot, and had to exaggerate watching the ball into the sweetspot. It seemed as if I was playing with a training tool. In a way it was kind of fun when I did hit a decent ball. In my opinion, it is good for practice and bad for the ego."

Drew really liked hitting groundies with the nSix-One Tour 90 but it took its toll. "I was able to hit hard, penetrating shots with excellent control but I got tired over the course of a couple sets. You need to be in shape for the nSix-One Tour 90, and it's not for the casual player. I felt like I had to keep my arm under a constant load when swinging this racquet. It's not a lot different from the Pro Staff 6.0 85. The nSix-One Tour 90 might have a bit more pop, but both are racquets that reward the player who plays with them on a regular basis. When I got pushed back behind the baseline with the nSix-One Tour 90, all I could do was hit defensively. When in an aggressive situation I could hit out most of the time as I found good control. I tended to hit low, hard aggressive shots with this racquet, not looping topspin shots. The nSix-One Tour 90 is not a whippy racquet and felt more suited to driving the ball. Overall, I played consistently with this racquet and found the feel to be predictable."

Mark was more comfortable at the baseline with the nSix-One Tour 90 than when hitting from other areas of the court. "I liked hitting my backhand slice with the nSix-One Tour 90 and it also felt good when hitting a topspin forehand. I was able to drive my backhand, but wasn't getting a lot of feel. I had to work with the racquet to get good results and it is definitely a player's racquet, not a game improvement racquet. When I stepped in and took the ball early I could be very aggressive. When backing up, it was difficult to be aggressive, as there was not much power."

The low power level and 12.4 ounce weight of the nSix-One Tour 90 had the majority of our team struggling at net. Drew said, "the racquet felt a little slow and lacked maneuverability at net. I volleyed better on close volleys compared to when I had to reach, but I never felt rally comfortable with this racquet at the net." Granville also found the nSix-one Tour 90 challenging at net. "Once again the lack of maneuverability presented some challenges at the net. While I could knock off the volleys when in position, I didn't get the same 'pocketing' I've been so accustomed to in other racquets, like the ProStaff 6.0 and 6.1. This heavy racquet seems best suited for only the strongest of players. The 'feel' is diminished unless you are really smacking the ball."

Casey continued to find a lack of power with the nSix-One Tour 90. "The pop I lacked off the ground seemed just as lacking at the net. I had to really punch my volley to keep it deep, and when I contacted the ball shy of that dime-size sweetspot, the ball just seemed to flop off the strings. I did have good control, and could come up with some mean drop shots, but that didn't do me much good on a serve/volley. Once again, it would be a good training tool, but I wouldn’t be expecting to play my best tennis with this racquet." Wendi also struggled to find any power on her volleys. "At the net the nSix-One Tour 90 had good control but not the pop that I like. My volleys were decent, but I wasn't completely confident at net. The stability was great, but I wasn't charging the net, either."

As from the baseline, Josh found he had to be on top of his game to be successful with the nSix-One Tour 90 at net. "The racquet doesn't offer much margin for error with any stroke, including volleys. The racquet is solid, though, and easy to direct balls with. It felt a bit cumbersome if I had to make a last-second stab at a passing shot. Doubles players looking to use this racquet may struggle during quick exchanges at net." Mark also found he had to supply the power when volleying with the nSix-One Tour 90. "There wasn't much power at net with this racquet. On soft floating balls I had to swing too much to generate power, which caused a few unforced errors. I also didn't find much feel at net. On low volleys I had to block the ball deep and didn't have the confidence to attack. On the plus side, there was no torque or twisting when volleying. If you like a low powered racquet for volleying, this one is well suited to your game."

Enjoying the nSix-One Tour 90 the most at net was Chris . "At net the racquet felt somewhat more maneuverable. I liked the solid feel at impact and had no problems keeping volleys deep. I was able to hit some nice, short volleys, too, with a little bit of touch thrown in. Again, the weight seemed to work in the racquet's favor on high and low volleys as it kept everything stable. I was able to punch through the ball even when off-balance and felt pretty comfortable with this racquet at net."

Serves and Overheads

Our team had mixed results serving with the nSix-One Tour 90. Casey said, "I was most comfortable serving, but I had some trouble maneuvering the racquet. It felt a bit heavy, and I had trouble generating the racquet head speed I normally get. We were all scratching our heads, wondering if it really was 9 points head light (to my surprise, it was!). With a little extra effort I could hit a heavy kick, big slice, or a decent flat serve, although it wasn't easy." Chris also found the serve to be his best shot with the nSix-One Tour 90. "The serve was by far my favorite shot to hit with this racquet. I was getting some good pop on first serves and some nice action when throwing in a little junk. Second serves came off the racquet with decent spin and I felt like I was controlling the ball well. I think I noticed more feel and feedback on the serve than from any other shot with this racquet." Josh also had good results on serve. "Serving was the best aspect of this playtest. I was surprised at the amount of kick I could generate with the racquet, and I definitely hit a heavier ball than usual. Serve and volleyers will appreciate the control of the nSix-One Tour 90. I didn't generate too many aces, if any, but I could place the ball where I wanted to and confidently charge the net behind the majority of my first and second serves."

Wendi continued to struggle with the nSix-One Tour 90 when serving. "Serving with this racquet gave me pretty average results. I didn't have any trouble keeping my serves in play, but I didn't feel they were very threatening either. I had fairly good pace, but again, the pop off the strings wasn't there. I wasn't hitting my spots very accurately, but with such a small sweetspot I wasn't surprised." Mark found little power but some good consistency serving with the nSix-One Tour 90. "Again, the racquet offered very little power while offering good resistance to torque and twisting. I was hitting a good kick serve and I was finding some good placement. To serve well with this racquet you need good form. You can't just muscle the ball, as your arm will get tired." Granville also struggled to find a groove on serve. "The serve was perhaps the one stroke where all the issues stated above come into sharp focus. This racquet is so heavy that it's tough to get around the ball. The lack of head speed resulted in a very noticeable lack of power."

Drew found the nSix-One Tour 90 better suited to hard, driving serves rather than looping spin serves. "I felt like I couldn't hit big booming serves with this racquet, but my serves definitely had good weight to them. When hitting kick serves the ball seemed to have a lot of spin. I hit a lot of hard kick serves, and again, I wasn't looping the ball, but was hitting with good pace and spin. Like the Pro Staff 6.0 85, this is not a racquet you can serve your best with when only playing casually. You need to be in good tennis shape to play with this racquet - it requires some arm and shoulder stamina."

Return of Serve

On the return our team felt the nSix-One was stable and offered good control. However, power was lacking. Chris said, "On the return, I had the most success hitting either with slice or hitting flat. When sticking to slice and flat shots I was able to hit nice and deep, with plenty of control. However, being unable to comfortably come over the ball (topspin) prevented me from returning as aggressively as I would have liked." Wendi also found it hard to be aggressive on the return. "When returning serve, I felt completely defenseless. It was like sitting at the baseline with a stick in my hand. Fortunately, I didn't come up against extremely hard serves, but it was a challenge nonetheless. I was grateful to put a decent return into play and then concentrate on trying to pull off the point." Like Chris and Wendi, Casey found the most success hitting defensively on the return. "The racquet felt immobile, and totally flat off-center. The only comfortable return I could come up with was a chip. I chipped well off both the forehand and backhand, but shanked more topspin forehands than I could count. It also had no punch when blocking back a return."

Josh got plenty of stability on the return from the nSix-One Tour 90. "I had a decent return game with this racquet. It felt hefty enough to absorb big serves to the forehand side and generate enough depth to keep my opponent near the baseline. The heft also worked against me if I was late on a forehand return down the line. I couldn't get the racquet around fast enough. On the backhand, I felt comfortable slicing returns back because they stayed firm and low." Granville found good results when given time to set up for his returns. "With weight comes stability (usually). This is true with the nSix-One Tour 90. When in position and out in front the racquet is stable enough to get just about anything back short of a bazooka shot. Hitting out and taking the offense was not an option as I struggled simply getting the head around."

Drew had the most success driving his return deep with the nSix-One Tour 90. "I felt like I had to take a good swing on the return with this racquet. If I tried to just place the ball, I had mixed results. I was more confident driving returns deep to the middle of the court than going for a cross-court angle." Mark offered, "On the return, I could run around second serves to hit a big forehand or step in and slice the backhand equally well. I felt like I could place my forehand return wherever I wanted, and the racquet felt very stable. Hard, wide serves gave me trouble. When pushed wide, if I missed the sweetspot I found the bottom of the net."

We found the nSix-One Tour 90 to be the most demanding racquet we've playtested in 2004. We think this one is definitely best suited to advanced players who take to the court on a regular basis. With its hefty 12.4 ounce weight the nSix-One Tour 90 rewards strong and accomplished players who can regularly find the sweetspot. If you are a classic striker of the ball, have good mechanics and are looking for a racquet that offers a lot of heft, plenty of control and that can be swung aggressively without fear of over-hitting, you might want to take this one for a test drive.

Last Shots from our playtesters:

Chris - "Just not my cup of tea. I think a more classic striker of the ball would find a better match-up with this one."

Casey - "I was a bit disappointed in this stick. It feels good in your hand, the specs look about right, but it just doesn't play like I hoped. I guess it goes to show how good Federer really is."

Wendi - "I think the nCode Tour was made for Federer. Considering my level of play, it isn't surprising that this racquet is a challenge for me. For more experienced players, I still think the stiffness could be a problem... unless you are Roger Federer!"

Josh - "Despite the molecular technology, I thought the original ProStaff Tour 90 offered a bit more punch on serve and groundies. Otherwise, the two racquets play very similar and demand your "A" Game."

Gran - "In addition to the weight and balance issues I have with this racquet, the experience was such that I found myself focusing on basic stroke mechanics to "adjust" to the racquet, rather than on how to better dismantle my opponent."

Drew - "I thought this was a good racquet that had a similar feel to previous generation ProStaffs. It is not a weekend warrior racquet and you have to keep yourself in shape to get the best from this one."

Mark - "I found this racquet performed better for me from the baseline than at net. It wasn't a great fit for my serve and volley game, but I think a lot of baseline players will like the nSix-One Tour 90."

Technical Specifications

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Casey: 5.0 all-court player currently using a Volkl V-Engine Tour 10 Mid. Casey uses a full-western forehand grip with a fast swing speed, and hits with a two-handed backhand.

Chris: 5.0 baseline player currently using a Yonex RDX 500 Mid. Chris uses a full-western forehand grip, has a fast swing style and hits a one-handed backhand.

Drew: 5.0 baseline player currently using a Head Liquidmetal Radical Midplus. Drew has a long, loopy swingstyle, hits with a one-handed backhand and a semi-western forehand.

Granville: 5.5 all-court player currently using a Head LiquidMetal Prestige Midplus. Granville is an aggressive player who uses an eastern forehand grip and goes continental on everything else, hits with a flat swing and a one-handed backhand.

Josh: 4.0 all court player currently using a Wilson ProStaff Original 85. Josh has a long, loopy swingstyle, hits with a one-handed backhand and a semi-western forehand.

Mark: 5.5 serve & volley player currently using a Prince Thunder 820. Mark has excellent volleys, hits with a one-handed backhand and an Eastern forehand.

Wendi: 3.0 player currently using a Babolat Pure Control Plus. Wendi is a steady but aggressive player who hits with a semi-western forehand grip and a two-handed backhand.

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wilson pro staff tour 90?

• Thread starter Deleted member 6835
• Start date Jul 26, 2006

Deleted member 6835

• Jul 26, 2006

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Great for s&v players. SW was a little too high to be swinging it from the baseline all the time. A little on the stiffer side, so a definite no-no for polys. Better than the ncode 90 and a little less powerful.  

i really liked this frame, very solid, stable, controlled frame. fantastic for serves, and volleys, but also a good groundstroke racquet. Its worth a try, and if you can get it for free, go for it.  

If it's free to you, you could try it. If you do not like it you could sell it. Also, I am looking to by one. I'll double what you paid for it. No really, I am looking to buy one for cheap.  

One of the best racquets, no doubt there.  

well actually, its in this basket of unused/broken/old rackets (its a bit dented and cracked at the top). it has a leather grip on it. but basically, i'd get it free, except stringing charges. i might have to replace the grommets too if i decide to play with it. im not sure yet though. also i'd have to check with my coach  

Marat Safinator

vkartikv said: Great for s&v players. SW was a little too high to be swinging it from the baseline all the time. A little on the stiffer side, so a definite no-no for polys. Better than the ncode 90 and a little less powerful. Click to expand...

adely said: I have a newer version of the racquet where Wilson is printed on the outside of the throat like in the pic below. And I've seen the older version where it doesn't have this Wilson there but instead it says in much smaller letters 'Double Braided' or something like that. Has anyone played with both versions and can comment on the playing differences? Reason I ask is because I've only tried this newer one and I thought the racquet was just average at best. Another note is that when I was picking my racquet out of a lot, I picked the lightest one and it came to 12.2 ounces strung. Could the heavier ones have played so much better? Most people say the Tour 90 is better than the nCode 90, but I'd have the opposite view despite the nCode's weird weight distribution. Click to expand...

If its cracked its worthless, dont even waste your time hitting with it. Get your hands on one that isn't damaged  

acetennisman

Well just try to racquet out yourself. I dont find even a 16 ounce n six one tour 90(even though this is the tour 90) to be hard to hit with on the baseline, and i hit for 3.5 hours, played for 1.5 hours(with a 5.5/6.0), served for 1 hour, and taught for an hour. If your not sure what string try a multi, then synthetic, then poly or w.e .Its all about whats best for you. Cracked!!!!!!! nvm.  

vkartikv said: Does your mention the swing index on the inside of the throat? Some do and some don't but there is really no noticeable difference. Click to expand...

• Jul 27, 2006

Professional

I like this racket, but to me it feels like a toy. It's too light for my taste. I added and unbelievable amount of lead to it and still thought the same. It does have a lot of control though, I liked that.  

Yeah, the 2nd pic is not very clear. But the head guard looks pretty beat up -- I would replace it. I'll be interested in your impressions after you've had a chance to hit with this stick.  

• Jul 28, 2006

Exile said: I like this racket, but to me it feels like a toy. It's too light for my taste. I added and unbelievable amount of lead to it and still thought the same. It does have a lot of control though, I liked that. Click to expand...

Keifers said: Yeah, the 2nd pic is not very clear. But the head guard looks pretty beat up -- I would replace it. I'll be interested in your impressions after you've had a chance to hit with this stick. Click to expand...

I liked this racquet, felt really nice on slices and 1H BHs for me, but I really couldn't ever get anything going with the forehand.  

• Jul 31, 2006

tennis_nerd22 said: k im picking it up tonight, and ill hopefully play with it tomorrow. cant wait (btw got it strung with Gosen OG sheep micro super 16G, 56# mains and 54# crosses) Click to expand...

• Aug 1, 2006

well as usual it rained this morning, so no practice. ill try and get out in the afternoon, but im not sure if ill be able to. i also put an overgrip on it, so its about 12.9 oz, maybe 13 i think. it will probably be too heavy for me to use for matches, but i might use it as a training racket? i guess ill see  

tennis_nerd22 said: well as usual it rained this morning, so no practice. ill try and get out in the afternoon, but im not sure if ill be able to. i also put an overgrip on it, so its about 12.9 oz, maybe 13 i think. it will probably be too heavy for me to use for matches, but i might use it as a training racket? i guess ill see Click to expand...

NamRanger said: Well it depends, the 13 oz is a little hard to play with from the baseline unless you are in very good condition, but serve and volleying, 13 oz is nothing. Click to expand...

• Aug 2, 2006

isnt the yones rds 001 the same weight as the wilson pro staff tour 90?  

Is it me or is that just a nice looking racket. I need to add one to my collection. I think it's the most attraction PJ out of the 3  

Hey, free is a great price to pay. If you like the old school frames that are over 12 ounces then you will like the way it feels. It plays fairly stiff but the Kevlar gives it great feel. It's great for serving and can do just about anything you want as long as you practice and play regularly.  

Marat Safinator said: isnt the yones rds 001 the same weight as the wilson pro staff tour 90? Click to expand...

tennis_nerd22 said: ok so i finallly got to hit with it today, not a match though. boy did i love this stick. volleys were a lot nicer. the racket felt very solid so volleys were pretty easy, as opposed to my rds 001 MP (without lead at 3 and 9), and i could aim them well. serves were also a lot nicer. great aim and spin, plus i got more pace than my rds. whenever i was ready in time groundstrokes were very nice, however i found i was hitting short a lot more often. the only problem i had with this frame, and the reason i was hitting short, was because its too heavy for me. its manuverable, but just too heavy for me to run around with and hit while playing in a match. so i think ill use this racket for training, it will probably help me condition myself a bit too (when i hit properly with it ). after i hit with this, i played a set with my rds. i was a lot more consistent with it, probably because of lower SW and less mass so i could move it around and hit better when i was under pressure. though i didnt like my serves, it was still good. now im not sure if i liked the pro staff because it was a mid, and it felt nicer to hit with, but it certainly was a great racket. i think the yonex rds 001 MID is probably inbetween the two, as its about .5 oz lighter than the pro staff, but 0.6 oz heavier than my 001 MP. its probably a cross between, so when i need a new racket, ill definitely give it a shot. if not, ill condition myself and when i get bigger and grow a bit more (im 15...) the pro staff will be a perfect match. overall, im glad i tried it, so when im a bit older, bigger, and stronger, ill probably switch to the pro staff. Click to expand...

P.s. I think the cosmetics (color scheme, textures, and finish) of the PS Tour 90 are terrific -- one of the best looking racquets ever.  

tennis_hand

• Aug 3, 2006

I am just wondering what the differences between PS Tour 90 and N-Six-One Tour 90 are. Thanks.  

tennis_hand said: I am just wondering what the differences between PS Tour 90 and N-Six-One Tour 90 are. Thanks. Click to expand...

looseswing said: Off the top of my head: lower swingweight and less stiff for the ncode. I dunno what else though, perhaps the balance. Oh and no ncoded stuff in the tour. Click to expand...

tennis_hand said: If so, isn't n61 Tour90 better? What is the reason for getting the PS 90? Click to expand...

jackson vile

Ya this particular PS had the hyper carbon ect, I like to compare the feel simular to the LM line and FP line of feel, very toy like, the ncode is still bad but not as bad. You should just buy my cayman tnt-90s from me, 11.8oz 100% graphite, same as the PS 85 but in a 90sqin  

• Aug 6, 2006

I just tried out the PS Tour 90 from a friend of mine. I am not at the level to use this kind of racket, but its feeling is very good. It would have been better if he used nylon strings instead of aramid(Kevlar). I can swing it very fast and it doesn't feel very heavy at about 12.5Oz Strung. Good racket, but it is too pricey even for a 2nd hand.  

tennis_hand said: I just tried out the PS Tour 90 from a friend of mine. I am not at the level to use this kind of racket, but its feeling is very good. It would have been better if he used nylon strings instead of aramid(Kevlar). I can swing it very fast and it doesn't feel very heavy at about 12.5Oz Strung. Good racket, but it is too pricey even for a 2nd hand. Click to expand...

jackson vile said: Ya this particular PS had the hyper carbon ect, I like to compare the feel simular to the LM line and FP line of feel, very toy like, the ncode is still bad but not as bad. You should just buy my cayman tnt-90s from me, 11.8oz 100% graphite, same as the PS 85 but in a 90sqin Click to expand...

Is there anyways to get a PS Tour 90 besides Fleabay?  

TheSnowMan said: Is there anyways to get a PS Tour 90 besides Fleabay? Click to expand...

• Aug 7, 2006

tennis_nerd22 said: your talking about the ncodew tour 90 right? Click to expand...

The PS Tour 90 Asian version weights 315 grams. I have one. The US version is heavier, probably around 340 grams, I think.  

anirut said: The PS Tour 90 Asian version weights 315 grams. I have one. The US version is heavier, probably around 340 grams, I think. Click to expand...

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